Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Life Care Centers of America; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Pueblo, CO seeks a Restorative CNA to support post-acute care patients with restorative nursing duties. You will assist with daily living activities, document care, and work under the Restorative Nurse to promote resident well-being.

Responsibilities include lifting, bathing assistance, and documenting progress while maintaining safety, confidentiality, and compliance with company policies. Ideal candidates have CNA certification and CPR training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program.
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State with an active license.
• Completed restorative nursing training.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Knowledgeable of post-acute care laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Implement and interpret department programs, goals, and procedures.
• Perform in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Follow Life Care policies and complete required training.

Skills

Independent decision making

Regulatory knowledge

Interdepartmental collaboration

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA program completed

Active state CNA license

Restorative nursing training completed

Geriatric nursing experience (1 year)

CPR certification

Job description

University Park Care Center has proudly earned a 5-star CMS rating for Quality Measures and is recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in Colorado for 2026!

Position Summary

The Restorative CNA carries out patient related restorative nursing functions which are pre determined for each patient and assigned by Restorative Nurse in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State approved CNA program
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• Completed restorative nursing training
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Lift, turn, move, position, and transport patients
• Assist patients with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Accurately document and chart patient care
• Respond to call lights promptly
• Provide physician ordered exercise to each patient
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance